Month: February 2018

I am something I never wanted to be: homeless. Well not really homeless like an unfortunate refugee, but feeling psychologically homeless.

All my life I’ve wanted to belong. I feel that belonging to a town, to people, to the pharmacist who knows my name, to the librarian who knows my reading tastes, to the rhythm of a town with all its seasons and routines, where I am a presence and participant, would be the most wonderful thing. [Read more…]

My millennial daughter adores Grace and Frankie and I find it fascinating –and important– that she likes to watch a show about two 70-something women.

If you haven’t watched Grace and Frankie, the Netflix series stars Jane Fonda (Grace) and Lily Tomlin (Frankie). These testy frenemies become housemates after their husbands come out of the closet and marry each other. Left to pick up the broken pieces of their marriages, they learn to accept and even love each other as they craft a new life together.

About Liza

Hi! I'm Liza and I believe that creative, stylish thinking, feeling and living is the best revenge. [Read more…]

What’s cooking at Camp Liza?

Austerity is the name of the game these days in my house. Cooking simple things whilst using up all pantry and freezer items. And austerity as in diet friendly. We got a little carried away for awhile despite our New Year’s resolutions. Ahem. Tonight, some lovely (frozen) haddock steaks accompanied by a first course of risotto Milanese and a fresh green salad.